In September, outgoing Minister Vincent Karremans (Economic Affairs, VVD) intervened harshly at the Chinese chip company Nexperia, which is based in the Netherlands. He thereby unleashed a diplomatic row with China. EU correspondent Rik Rutten followed the riot and sees how the action of one minister put the entire European chip industry on edge.

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Guest:
Rik Rutten
Presentation:
Gabriella Ader
Editorial:
Nina van Hattum and Ignace Schoot
Assembly:
Gal Tzadok-Hai
Final editing:
Ruben Pest
Coordination:
Belle Braakhekke
Production:
Rhea Stroink
Photo:
David Hammersen/dpa





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